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Dec 152015

PeopleFund Announces Merger with Southern Dallas Development Corporation

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PeopleFund & Southern Dallas Development Corporation to Merge Merger of Nonprofits to Benefit Small Businesses Dallas – On Dec. 8, PeopleFund and Southern Dallas Development Corporation (SDDC) agreed to a statutory merger of the two organizations. Both are non-profit Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI’s) dedicated to support underserved small business with loans…

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PeopleFund & Southern Dallas Development Corporation to Merge Merger of Nonprofits to Benefit Small Businesses Dallas – On Dec. 8, PeopleFund and Southern Dallas Development Corporation (SDDC) agreed to a statutory merger of the two organizations. Both are non-profit Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI’s) dedicated to support underserved small business with loans…

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Nov 92015

Client Feature: Rational Longevity Wellness Group

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By Sarah Parvaresh, Development and Communications Intern Dr. Kirsten Shepard found her way to becoming a chiropractor after a car accident in college that left her in a great deal of pain. Typical pain medication made her too drowsy to pay attention in class while no medication left her in too much…

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By Sarah Parvaresh, Development and Communications Intern Dr. Kirsten Shepard found her way to becoming a chiropractor after a car accident in college that left her in a great deal of pain. Typical pain medication made her too drowsy to pay attention in class while no medication left her in too much…

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Oct 52015

PeopleFund Receives $75,000 SBA PRIME Award for Technical Assistance

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Thirty-nine community-based organizations across the United States that provide assistance to disadvantaged entrepreneurs are set to receive $5 million in grants from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Program for Investment in Micro-Entrepreneurs (PRIME).  These organizations help low-income entrepreneurs gain access to capital to establish and expand their small businesses. “By training…

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Thirty-nine community-based organizations across the United States that provide assistance to disadvantaged entrepreneurs are set to receive $5 million in grants from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Program for Investment in Micro-Entrepreneurs (PRIME).  These organizations help low-income entrepreneurs gain access to capital to establish and expand their small businesses. “By training…

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Sep 302015

PeopleFund President & CEO recognized at 2015 Austin Business Journal’s Best CEOs Awards

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Best CEOs 2015: Lindner found his niche in nonprofits after Air Force, corporate life Last Thursday night, the Austin Business Journal honored five outstanding individuals across multiple industry sectors with its annual Austin Business Journal’s Best CEOs Awards. We at PeopleFund are beyond thrilled to announce that among the winners was our…

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Best CEOs 2015: Lindner found his niche in nonprofits after Air Force, corporate life Last Thursday night, the Austin Business Journal honored five outstanding individuals across multiple industry sectors with its annual Austin Business Journal’s Best CEOs Awards. We at PeopleFund are beyond thrilled to announce that among the winners was our…

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Sep 212015

Client Feature – Austin Mint for Beauty

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by Sarah Parvaresh, Communications & Operations Intern Opening in Austin in 2000, they proudly boast their motto: “Mint was founded on the premise that happy stylists equal happy clients” which is clear as soon as you walk through the door. Stylists range in technique, experience, and methods, but all bring a positive…

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by Sarah Parvaresh, Communications & Operations Intern Opening in Austin in 2000, they proudly boast their motto: “Mint was founded on the premise that happy stylists equal happy clients” which is clear as soon as you walk through the door. Stylists range in technique, experience, and methods, but all bring a positive…

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Aug 242015

Client Feature – Hooked Up Tacos

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Barry Boyett’s friends and family have always told him they love his cooking. In 2007, having already dabbled in catering, Barry realized he wanted to be in the restaurant business, but he also wanted to enjoy his family and especially his kids’ baseball.  Breakfast tacos was the answer, and his business Hooked…

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Barry Boyett’s friends and family have always told him they love his cooking. In 2007, having already dabbled in catering, Barry realized he wanted to be in the restaurant business, but he also wanted to enjoy his family and especially his kids’ baseball.  Breakfast tacos was the answer, and his business Hooked…

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Jul 232015

Press Release: PeopleFund To Participate in Small Contractor Rotation Program in Houston

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On August 11th, PeopleFund will celebrate the launch of the Small Contractor Rotation Program in Houston. We will be participating in the program as a lender, and we are looking forward to the exciting possibilities this opens up in our endeavors to meet the needs of small business owners. The official City…

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On August 11th, PeopleFund will celebrate the launch of the Small Contractor Rotation Program in Houston. We will be participating in the program as a lender, and we are looking forward to the exciting possibilities this opens up in our endeavors to meet the needs of small business owners. The official City…

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May 132015

Press Release: PeopleFund Opens San Antonio Office

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San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to provide office space and support San Antonio, Texas – As part of its five year statewide expansion plan, PeopleFund now has a presence in San Antonio. Today the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SAHCC) and PeopleFund announced an agreement in which the Chamber provides lease…

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San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to provide office space and support San Antonio, Texas – As part of its five year statewide expansion plan, PeopleFund now has a presence in San Antonio. Today the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SAHCC) and PeopleFund announced an agreement in which the Chamber provides lease…

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Jan 212015

PeopleFund Director of Lending selected for Citi Leadership Program for Opportunity Finance

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Rocio Vallejo is One of 48 Professionals Nationwide Chosen for Second Year of Unique Professional Development Program  Initiative Developed ‘by CDFIs for CDFIs’ to Advance Opportunity Finance Expertise Nationwide Austin TX – PeopleFund announced today that Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) and the Citi Foundation have selected Rocio Vallejo as one of 48 community development…

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Rocio Vallejo is One of 48 Professionals Nationwide Chosen for Second Year of Unique Professional Development Program  Initiative Developed ‘by CDFIs for CDFIs’ to Advance Opportunity Finance Expertise Nationwide Austin TX – PeopleFund announced today that Opportunity Finance Network (OFN) and the Citi Foundation have selected Rocio Vallejo as one of 48 community development…

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Nov 262014

‘Tis the Season for Giving Thanks

in Small Business

Thanksgiving is a time for reflection and gratitude, a season in which we turn up our coats against the cold and turn to each other for community and holiday cheer. It can often feel hectic, crowded, and stressful as we brave the grocery aisles to put together annually anticipated recipes. Thanksgiving certainly…

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Thanksgiving is a time for reflection and gratitude, a season in which we turn up our coats against the cold and turn to each other for community and holiday cheer. It can often feel hectic, crowded, and stressful as we brave the grocery aisles to put together annually anticipated recipes. Thanksgiving certainly…

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